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Sam Weiss, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
teens, young adults, adults, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, grief & loss
I aim to support you in balancing your life, making decisions that prioritize your wellness, and with what matters to you most. Making the choice to commit to therapy can be anxiety provoking and scary. I welcome those curiosities and concerns in establishing our therapeutic relationship as it is foundational to develop trust, comfort and safety as we work together. I bring a grounded and non-judgmental approach, along with some humor, into our sessions. I endeavor to partner with you towards a pace that feels comfortable, as well as to collaborate on a plan for our sessions that will address your major concerns and motivations for therapy.
Through exploring awareness of your patterns that cause you to feel stuck or suffer, we can incorporate tools from evidence-based approaches to mitigate the impact of those patterns as we explore new, healthier pathways that align with your values. My background and approach in mindfulness and somatic work can help you find relief and move toward alignment with healthy behaviors. I believe that a positive therapeutic experience comes from your ability to show up fully as yourself in the therapy room and welcome all of your intersecting identities. I hope that through this process you better understand yourself, develop your inherent strengths, and feel more confident in your endeavors.
I earned my Master of Social Work at UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare in 2022. Prior to joining Ivy Creek Therapy, I provided therapy for teens and adults in a primary care setting.






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Our Preferred Evidence-Based Treatments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an empirically supported treatment that helps change distressing thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and depression. Through CBT, you'll learn to identify and challenge negative thoughts, reframe irrational beliefs, and replace them with healthier, more realistic perspectives. CBT also focuses on breaking patterns of self-doubt and worry by learning how to re-evaluate situations and adopt more constructive thinking. These tools empower you to make lasting changes in how you think and respond.
ERP is a structured therapy that helps reduce distress from obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. It involves gradual, guided exposure to feared situations or thoughts without doing the habits or rituals you usually do to feel better. This process helps decrease anxiety over time and breaks the cycle of obsessions and rituals. You remain fully present and supported throughout, learning new ways to tolerate discomfort and regain control. ERP is especially effective for OCD, skin picking, hair pulling, and related anxiety challenges. Sessions are available in person and via telehealth throughout California.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness principles to help individuals manage emotions, navigate challenges, and improve relationships. It focuses on four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. By building these skills, DBT empowers individuals to replace destructive patterns with practical, lasting strategies that promote resilience, balance, and a greater sense of control in daily life.
EMDR helps your brain reprocess stuck memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or intense. Unprocessed experiences can trigger or worsen anxiety, shame, distress, and physiological reactions. After EMDR, difficult experiences often feel neutral, distant, or easier to manage. We use techniques like eye movements or handheld tappers to activate both sides of the brain, supporting your brain’s natural ability to heal and make sense of the distressing experiences. Sessions follow a structured 8-phase protocol to help you build resilience and process memories, while fully awake and alert. EMDR is effective for distress related to loss, illness, trauma, childhood wounds, and relationship pain.
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1870 Olympic Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-830-7900
